Profitability is no longer the single most important goal for businesses.

The rise of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) means that success is also based on how fairly your company is treating its people and the planet. Consumers and stakeholders alike want to know that your values align with theirs, with tangible proof that your organisation is operating responsibly.

To help you navigate the key issues, the new edition of our ‘What’s Now & What’s Next’ report explores the key concerns that your business must address. We take a deep dive into:

• Taking advantage of the opportunities offered by Freeports
• Keeping your business data secure when adopting AI chat tools
• Navigating the mandatory biodiversity net gain targets
• Remaining compliant with the new Worker Protection Bill
• The ongoing issues around gender pay inequality.

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Supporting small-medium enterprises to achieve their ESG goals

We’ve partnered with the UN Global Compact Network UK to launch a tailored playbook to help SMEs embrace the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and for larger corporates to use with their supply chains.

Launched in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda, the SDGs present a roadmap towards a more sustainable future. Businesses that embed them will enjoy the benefits they bring: more innovation, more customer loyalty, lower cost and risk, new revenue streams, and better prospects for long-term success.

Download the playbook to discover the four steps to integrating the SDGs into your organisation, including:

• Mapping impacts and identifying priorities
• Setting and achieving ambitious goals
• Communications and reporting
• Partnerships.

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Expert Opinion

"Embracing change will put your business in a strong position to thrive in an evolving landscape. It will allow you to adapt to stakeholder expectations and lead the change towards a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future." Hannah Clipston, Director of Strategic Growth at Irwin Mitchell